Denny Hamlin has his ride with Joe Gibbs Racing because of Darlington Raceway.J.D. Gibbs, the son of team founder Joe Gibbs, had already discovered Hamlin at a late model test at Hickory Speedway in the 2000s. As Gibbs remembers it, Hamlin might have had some equipment to sell when he...

King’s Hawaiian will sponsor Denny Hamlin in four NASCAR Cup Series races this season.King’s Hawaiian will make its first appearance on Joe Gibbs Racing's No. 11 Toyota at Atlanta Motor Speedway (June 28). The other three races will be at Daytona International Speedway (Aug. 23), Bristol Motor Speedway (Sept. 13),...

Denny Hamlin and FedEx indicated via social media Sunday afternoon their partnership will end with the conclusion of the NASCAR Cup Series finale.Hamlin posted a 47 second video, captioned “Thank you, FedEx,” in which he expresses his thoughts over a highlight reel of their time together. The video includes victories...

Three new paint schemes for Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series contenders were shown off Monday.First to break cover was a revised scheme for Hendrick Motorsports' Hooters No. 9 Chevrolet of Chase Elliott. The restaurant brand will be the primary sponsor of the No. 9 for three races per season from...

Some of NASCAR's most prominent team owners have taken exception to a recent Wall Street Journal article questioning the health of the sport and its leadership.When asked about the story during a Toyota manufacturer's press conference Saturday, Joe Gibbs gave the most passionate response. Revealing that he had been interviewed...

While details of his new contract were not disclosed, Denny Hamlin said he felt confident he would be "much grayer" before needing to work on another one.Related StoriesHamlin, along with team owner Joe Gibbs and sponsor FedEx, announced a contract extension for the No. 11 Toyota Thursday at Daytona International...

Bill Patterson, who became hooked on motorsports when he saw his first race in Argentina at the age of 13, has been named the Official Artist for the 41st Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 17-19.Patterson, a resident of Bulverde, Tex., has been the Official Artist of Mazda Raceway...

Denny Hamlin's NASCAR Sprint Cup team owner Joe Gibbs sees no reason why his driver would not complete the 2013 season despite the back injuries he suffered earlier this year.Hamlin fractured a vertebrae in a Fontana collision with Joey Logano in March. He missed the next four races but returned...

Denny Hamlin's NASCAR Sprint Cup team owner Joe Gibbs sees no reason why his driver would not complete the 2013 season despite the back injuries he suffered earlier this year.Hamlin fractured a vertebrae in a Fontana collision with Joey Logano in March. He missed the next four races but returned...

Denny Hamlin's NASCAR Sprint Cup team owner Joe Gibbs sees no reason why his driver would not complete the 2013 season despite the back injuries he suffered earlier this year.Hamlin fractured a vertebrae in a Fontana collision with Joey Logano in March. He missed the next four races but returned...